Dr. Kathy Masarie, a parenting coach and author and former pediatrician, will give a talk on raising girls. She'll address supporting daughters to be hardy and communication strategies that can bring about mutual understanding and respect while fostering your daughter's uniqueness.

The talk is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Room 117 of the Education Building at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, 19300 S.W. 65th Ave., Tualatin.